OPT Solutions Engineering Manager Jobs
Solutions Engineering Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with technical degrees in computer science, engineering, or information systems. Most roles require managing pre-sales teams and bridging product and client needs. Your 12-month OPT window, extendable to 36 months with a STEM extension, gives you meaningful runway to build experience and secure H-1B visa sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!
Meijer Rewards
- Weekly pay
- Scheduling flexibility
- Paid parental leave
- Paid education assistance
- Team member discount
- Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Are you seeking to join a thriving organization? Do you possess a fervent dedication to nurturing tomorrow's leaders? We are on the lookout for an exceptional Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager to Join Meijer to support our Northville, MI Store location.
The Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager is responsible for overall team member engagement for those in span of care. You will be responsible for driving recognition, feedback and coaching, performance management, training and development, and succession planning. Direct Leads and Team Leaders, while ultimately being accountable for area operations and financials (shrink, productivity, safety, scheduling & forecasting staffing needs, and team member and customer conflict resolution). The Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager will work to identify and implement process improvements as well as serve as a steward of the Meijer culture.
A career at Meijer offers more than just a paycheck. We provide a wide range of benefits designed to support a positive work-life balance, ensuring that you can thrive both personally and professionally:
- Get Paid Weekly
- Medical/Dental/Vision/401K (effective on Start Date - Leaders Only)
- 3 Weeks of Paid Days Off (effective on Start Date - Leaders Only)
- Tuition Free and Reimbursement Education Assistance (effective on Start Date)
- Child and Adult Care Assistance
- Team Member Discount
- ...and Much More!!!
What You’ll be Doing:
- Engages with team members in span of care to ensure they are receiving appropriate onboarding, training and development, and coaching and feedback to be successful in all they do.
- Identifies talent and engages in career discussions to support overall store staffing and ensure a diversified talent pipeline strategy for team member as well as leadership roles.
- Involvement in candid discussions with team members to ensure Meijer standards are upheld and team members have the ability to grow within the organization.
- Accountability for area operations and financial results by overseeing the execution of corporate plans to ensure all services and products are effectively managed in order to maximize sales and productivity ultimately owning budget line items in the P&L.
- Drives safety and compliance throughout the store in addition to overall condition management as well as responsibility for following all compliance procedures in the store.
- Ensures the Team Leaders and Leads are providing guidance and assigning daily work assignments for team members as well as any training needs.
- This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 4+ years of retail/grocery or customer service experience.
- Progressive leadership experience preferred.
- A passion to provide industry leading service.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with team members in a way that provides clear and precise direction.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use that information to make informed decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all times.
- Demonstrates proactive/creative thinking and applies it to the business.
- A thorough understanding of seasonal and diverse merchandising which leads to meeting the needs of our customers/community and gaining sales and market share.
- A strong business acumen.
- An innovative attitude to help Meijer set the industry standard.
- A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members and vendors feel valued and supported.
INTRODUCTION
As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!
Meijer Rewards
- Weekly pay
- Scheduling flexibility
- Paid parental leave
- Paid education assistance
- Team member discount
- Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Are you seeking to join a thriving organization? Do you possess a fervent dedication to nurturing tomorrow's leaders? We are on the lookout for an exceptional Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager to Join Meijer to support our Northville, MI Store location.
The Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager is responsible for overall team member engagement for those in span of care. You will be responsible for driving recognition, feedback and coaching, performance management, training and development, and succession planning. Direct Leads and Team Leaders, while ultimately being accountable for area operations and financials (shrink, productivity, safety, scheduling & forecasting staffing needs, and team member and customer conflict resolution). The Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager will work to identify and implement process improvements as well as serve as a steward of the Meijer culture.
A career at Meijer offers more than just a paycheck. We provide a wide range of benefits designed to support a positive work-life balance, ensuring that you can thrive both personally and professionally:
- Get Paid Weekly
- Medical/Dental/Vision/401K (effective on Start Date - Leaders Only)
- 3 Weeks of Paid Days Off (effective on Start Date - Leaders Only)
- Tuition Free and Reimbursement Education Assistance (effective on Start Date)
- Child and Adult Care Assistance
- Team Member Discount
- ...and Much More!!!
What You’ll be Doing:
- Engages with team members in span of care to ensure they are receiving appropriate onboarding, training and development, and coaching and feedback to be successful in all they do.
- Identifies talent and engages in career discussions to support overall store staffing and ensure a diversified talent pipeline strategy for team member as well as leadership roles.
- Involvement in candid discussions with team members to ensure Meijer standards are upheld and team members have the ability to grow within the organization.
- Accountability for area operations and financial results by overseeing the execution of corporate plans to ensure all services and products are effectively managed in order to maximize sales and productivity ultimately owning budget line items in the P&L.
- Drives safety and compliance throughout the store in addition to overall condition management as well as responsibility for following all compliance procedures in the store.
- Ensures the Team Leaders and Leads are providing guidance and assigning daily work assignments for team members as well as any training needs.
- This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 4+ years of retail/grocery or customer service experience.
- Progressive leadership experience preferred.
- A passion to provide industry leading service.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with team members in a way that provides clear and precise direction.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use that information to make informed decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all times.
- Demonstrates proactive/creative thinking and applies it to the business.
- A thorough understanding of seasonal and diverse merchandising which leads to meeting the needs of our customers/community and gaining sales and market share.
- A strong business acumen.
- An innovative attitude to help Meijer set the industry standard.
- A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members and vendors feel valued and supported.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Solutions Engineering Manager
Target enterprise software companies first
Companies like Salesforce, Databricks, and Snowflake regularly hire Solutions Engineering Managers and have established H-1B visa sponsorship programs. Enterprise SaaS employers are far more likely to have immigration counsel on retainer than early-stage startups.
Confirm your degree qualifies as STEM
Solutions Engineering Manager roles typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in computer science, electrical engineering, or information systems. Verify your degree CIP code with your DSO before assuming you're eligible.
Lead with your technical depth in applications
Employers hiring for this role want proof you can run product demos and handle technical objections. Highlight hands-on pre-sales experience, specific tools you've implemented, and any quota-carrying results to stand out from generalist management candidates.
Ask about sponsorship before the final interview
Raise your OPT status after a recruiter screen confirms mutual interest, not in the first message. Framing it as a timeline question rather than a visa question keeps the conversation practical and reduces early-stage hesitation from hiring teams.
Use your OPT timeline to build H-1B eligibility
The H-1B lottery opens in March each year. If you start work by October, you need your employer to file by the following March. Map your OPT start date against this calendar so you know exactly how many lottery cycles you can access.
Prioritize employers with cap-exempt H-1B access
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions year-round without the lottery. Solutions Engineering Manager roles at edtech companies or university-affiliated organizations may offer a faster path to long-term sponsorship.
Solutions Engineering Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Solutions Engineering Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your underlying degree, not the job title. If you graduated with a STEM-designated degree such as computer science, electrical engineering, or information systems, and the role uses those technical skills, you can apply for the 24-month STEM extension. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm your CIP code eligibility with your DSO before applying.
Will employers sponsor an OPT student for a Solutions Engineering Manager position?
Yes, but selectivity varies. This is a senior role, so employers expect demonstrated pre-sales leadership experience. Companies with established solutions engineering teams at scale, particularly in enterprise SaaS, are most likely to sponsor because they understand the visa process and have immigration counsel in place. Browse OPT-friendly openings on Migrate Mate to identify which employers are actively hiring international candidates.
What does an employer need to do to sponsor a Solutions Engineering Manager on an H-1B?
The employer files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, then submits an I-129 petition to USCIS. For cap-subject H-1B petitions, the employee must be selected in the annual lottery, which runs each spring for an October 1 start date. Most employers work with outside immigration counsel. Your role in the process is providing education credentials, employment history, and supporting documents.
Can I work as a Solutions Engineering Manager while my H-1B petition is pending?
Yes, if your employer files the H-1B petition before your OPT expires and you have a timely filed receipt, you may be covered by cap-gap protection, which extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. If USCIS approves the petition with an October 1 start date, you transition to H-1B status without any gap in employment authorization.
What technical background do employers expect for a Solutions Engineering Manager on OPT?
Most job descriptions require five or more years of solutions engineering or pre-sales experience, including time in a team lead or management capacity. Familiarity with APIs, cloud platforms, and enterprise integration patterns is common. A bachelor's or master's degree in a technical field is typically required to satisfy both the employer's qualification bar and the specialty occupation standard needed for H-1B sponsorship.